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  • Prof Jacob Solomon Raju Aluri

  • Professor
  • Andhra University
Publications 1988 - 2024

Publications

  • 332
    Journal Articles
  • 35
    Book Chapter
  • 9
    Book
  • 10
    Conference
    Proceedings
  • 1
    Aip
  • 14
    Projects
  • 14

Citations / H-Index

3 Citations
1 h-index
21 Citations

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Expertise

Reproductive Biology

I am currently Head of Environmental Sciences, Chairman, Board of Studies of Microbiology and a Member of Academic Senate. I am the Expert Member of the MoEFCC. I have expertise in plant reproductive ecology, entomology, wetland ecosystems, ornithology, apiculture, pollution, bio-based traditional knowledge, microbiology, lepidopterology, ecotourism, eco-restoration and energy resources.

Personal Information

Prof Jacob Solomon Raju Aluri

Male
Department of Environmental Sciences Andhra University South Campus, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India - 530003


Experience

  • Professor

    Department of Environmental Sciences

    Andhra University

  • Chairman

    Department of Microbiology

    Andhra University

  • Chairman

    Department of Environmental Sciences

    Andhra University

  • Former Head

    Department of Environmental Sciences

    Andhra University

  • Associate Professor

    Department of Environmental Sciences

    Andhra University

  • Assistant Professor

    Department of Environmental Sciences

    Andhra University

  • Post-Doctoral Fellow

    Department of Environmental Sciences

    Andhra University

  • Junior Research Fellow

    Department of Environmental Sciences

    Andhra University


Qualification

  • Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (Visiting Scientist)

    University of Akron, Ohio, USA

  • Ph.D.

    Andhra University

  • M.Sc.

    Andhra University

  • B.Sc.

    Andhra University


Honours and Awards

2019

Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Vasanthraj David Foundation, Chennai

2018

BSR Faculty Mid-Career Award

University Grants Commission, New Delhi

2017

Fellow of Andhra Pradesh Academy of Sciences

Andhra Pradesh Academy of Sciences, Amaravati

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2019

Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Vasanthraj David Foundation, Chennai

2018

BSR Faculty Mid-Career Award

University Grants Commission, New Delhi

2017

Fellow of Andhra Pradesh Academy of Sciences

Andhra Pradesh Academy of Sciences, Amaravati

2016

State Level Teacher Award

Government of Andhra Pradesh

2015

President , Asia Section

GLOBAL SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY, USA

2014

BSR Faculty One-Time Award Grant

University Grants Commission, New Delhi

2006

Andhra Pradesh Scientist Award

Andhra Pradesh Council of Science & Technology, Government of Andhra Pradesh

2006

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Best Academician Award

Andhra University

2002

Loyola Environmental Award

Loyola College, Chennai

2000

CONSULTANT FOR CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY- FAO, ROME

Food and Agriculture Organization, ROME

1999

Best Paper Presentation Award

Loyola College, Chennai

1999

Best Researcher Award

Andhra University

1996

Visiting Professor (September-October 1996)

University of Colima, Colima, Mexico

1991

Distinguished Achievement Award

University of Akron, Akron, USA

1989

National Overseas Scholarship

Ministry of Welfare, Government of India

1983

Merit Incentive Scholarship

Government of Andhra Pradesh

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Doctoral Theses Guided

2024

A study on groundwater quality in sub-urban zone V of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, Andhra Pradesh, India

Ch. Venkateswara Reddy, Andhra University

2024

A geospatial study on malaria risk prediction and mapping of integrated tribal development agency, Paderu region, India, using SAMRR” by Kodamala Prathyusha

K. Prathyusha, Andhra University

2024

A study on plant diversity and its conservation aspects in wetlands around Polihali Dam, Lesotho, Southern Africa using geospatial technology

Raliengoane Tebesi Peter (Lesotho), Andhra University

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2024

A study on groundwater quality in sub-urban zone V of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, Andhra Pradesh, India

Ch. Venkateswara Reddy, Andhra University

2024

A geospatial study on malaria risk prediction and mapping of integrated tribal development agency, Paderu region, India, using SAMRR” by Kodamala Prathyusha

K. Prathyusha, Andhra University

2024

A study on plant diversity and its conservation aspects in wetlands around Polihali Dam, Lesotho, Southern Africa using geospatial technology

Raliengoane Tebesi Peter (Lesotho), Andhra University

2024

Phytoremediation of sugar industry effluent water using some aquatic plant species and phytosorption of some heavy metals and synthetic mono azo-dyes by Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms (Pontederiaceae) and Ipomoea aquatica Forssk. (Convolvulaceae)

K. Punny, Andhra University

2023

Reproductive ecology of Cipadessa baccifera, Walsura trifoliata (Meliaceae) and Syzygium cumini (Myrtaceae) in the tropical deciduous forests of Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh, India

L. Kala Grace, Andhra University

2023

Assessment of groundwater quality using water quality index, heavy metal evaluation index and heavy metal pollution index in the villages of Atchutapuram mandal, a special economic zone in Anakapalli District, Andhra Pradesh, India

G. Nagaraju, Andhra University

2023

Phytochemical and biological evaluation of traditional medicinal plant species, Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa (Rutaceae) and Bombax ceiba L. (Malvaceae)

Ambidi Vijaya Kumar, Andhra University

2022

Studies on biosorption of heavy metal ions Cr (VI) and Ni (II) from aqueous solutions

S. Mohini Rani, Andhra University

2022

Assessment of land degradation/desertification vulnerability risk in Sangli District of Maharashtra State using geospatial techniques

G. Sreenivasa Rao, Andhra University

2022

A study on land use/land cover changes in the catchment areas of Meghadrigedda reservoir, Gambhiramgedda reservoir, Mudsarlova reservoir and Kambalakonda Lake in Visakhapatnam city using geospatial technology

Kota Swapana, Andhra University

2022

Studies on concentrations of heavy metals in agricultural soils around NTPC-Simhadri Super Thermal Power Plant (Coal fired), Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India

M Haritha, Andhra University

2021

Reproductive ecology of tree species Maerua apetala (Roth) M. Jacobs (Capparaceae) and Mesua ferrea L. (Calophyllaceae) in the tropical deciduous forests of Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh, India

S. Sravan Kumar, Andhra University

2021

Reproductive ecology of Canavalia gladiata (Jacq.) DC., Tephrosia purpurea (L.) Pers. and Tephrosia villosa (L.) Pers. (Family Fabaceae: sub-family Faboideae)

T. Suneetha Rani, Andhra University

2021

A study on marine fishery resources of Andhra Pradesh : ecological aspects and morphometrics of common marine fishes of Visakhapatnam - protein content and bioaccumulation of heavy metals in pomfret fish species

K B J Prasad, Andhra University

2021

A study on hydro-geo-chemical environment in and around zone 5 of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, Andhra Pradesh, India - A GIS Approach

J Ramoji Rao, Andhra University

2021

A study on phyto-chemical analysis and anti-bacterial activity of spices on pathogenic bacteria isolated from commercially important edible marine fishes, Euthynnus affinis (Cantor), Katsuwonus pelamis L. and Auxis thazard (Lacepede) (Family Scombridae)

Swati Patrata, Andhra University

2021

Reproductive ecology of Asystasia gangetica (L.) T. Anderson (Acanthaceae), Boerhavia diffusa L. and Boerhavia erecta L. (Nyctaginaceae)

M. Divya Sree, Andhra University

2019

Assessment of noise levels in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India

Vikas Gupta, Andhra University

2018

Reproductive ecology of some carpet weed species of Molluginaceae

M. Sulakshana, Andhra University

2017

Secondary pollen presentation, psychophily and anemochory in some Asteraceae species

M. Mallikarjuna Rao, Andhra University

2017

Reproductive ecology of some tropical plant species of Lamiaceae

B. Dileepu Kumar, Andhra University

2017

An ecological study of sexual reproduction in three exotic weed species of Asteraceae - Bidens pilosa L., Parthenium hysterophorus L. and Synedrella nodiflora (L.) Gaertn.

B. Usha Rani, Andhra University

2015

An ecological study of sexual reproduction in some non-viviparous mangrove plant species

B. Rajesh, Andhra University

2015

Environment-friendly and cost effective ultra high performance liquid chromatography/rapid resolution liquid chromatography technique for the characterization of three active pharmaceutical ingredients – zafirlukast, lansoprazole and clopidogrel bisulphate

T. Krishna Mohan, Andhra University

2015

An ecological study of pollination in some mangrove associates

Kumar Rajendra, Andhra University

2015

Floral biology, pollination, fruiting aspects and importance of some herbaceous weeds of Amaranthaceae family

Ch. Prasada Rao, Andhra University

2015

An ecological study of pollination and seed dispersal in some tropical herbaceous species of Rubiaceae family

J. Radha Krishna, Andhra University

2015

A study on the potential of some aquatic weeds for phytoremediation of paper and sugar industry effluent waters and for phytosorption of some heavy metals and synthetic mono azo-dyes

Gowri Reddy, Andhra University

2015

An ecological study of sexual reproduction in some tropical herbaceous species (Indigofera linnae, Evolvulus alsinoides, Evolvulus nummularius and Merremia tridentata) at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India

G. Lakshminarayana, Andhra University

2014

A study on the reproductive ecology of four rare, endemic and endangered tropical tree species of Eastern Ghats forests of Andhra Pradesh, India

P. Hareesh Chandra, Andhra University

2014

An ecological study of sexual reproduction in some tropical herbaceous weeds

D. Sandhya Rani, Andhra University

2013

A study on the ecology of black-backed Jackal, Canis mesomelas in Nech Sar National Park, Ethiopia

Serekebirehan Takele , Andhra University

2013

Nesting activity and foraging ecology of large carpenter bees, Xylocopa latipes and Xylocopa pubescens (Xylocopidae) in relation to flower morphology, floral biology and floral rewards of some plant species

Rashda Zafar, Andhra University

2013

A study on soil quality, resilience and strategies for maintenance of soil organic carbon in semi-arid tropical region of Andhra Pradesh, India

K. Venkanna, Andhra University

2012

Morphometric analysis, floral rewards and floral calendar of the Asiatic honey bee, Apis cerana in Andhra Pradesh, India

N. Govinda Rao, Andhra University

2012

Psychophily and melittophily in some plant species with special reference to some chemical constituents of floral nectar

P. Varalakshmi, Andhra University

2012

Spatio-temporal analysis of Ethiopian rift valley lake Chamo watershed utilization practices and environmental implications using geo-spatial technology

Alemayehu Hailemicael Mzegebe , Andhra University

2012

A study on land use/cover dynamics, environmental degradation and management practices in Hare river watershed, Abaya Chamo Basin, Ethiopia, using geospatial technology

Yechale Kebede Bizuneh , Andhra University

2012

A study on morphometrics, floral rewards and floral calendar of the rock honey bee, Apis dorsata F. in Andhra Pradesh, India

A. Veera Raghava Naidu, Andhra University

2012

Morphometric analysis, floral rewards and floral calendar of the dwarf honey bee, Apis florea F. in Andhra Pradesh, India

K. Sambasiva Rao, Andhra University

2011

Foraging ecology of honey bees in relation to flower morphology, floral biology and chemical constituents of floral rewards of some plant species

D. Sunanda Devi, Andhra University

2011

A study on reproductive ecology of some non-viviparous mangrove plant species

P. Suvarna Raju, Andhra University

2011

Reproductive ecology of four endemic and endangered tropical tree species of southern Eastern Ghats forests of Andhra Pradesh, India

K. Venkata Ramana, Andhra University

2010

Reproductive ecology some viviparous and crypto-viviparous mangrove tree species

S. Rama Mohan, Andhra University

2010

A study on plant-butterfly interactions in the southern Eastern Ghats forests of Andhra Pradesh, India

D. Jeevan Ram, Andhra University

2009

Reproductive ecology of some viviparous and non-viviparous mangrove plant species

K. Henry Jonathan, Andhra University

2004

Reproductive ecology of some dry season blooming ornithophilous tropical tree species

K. Rangaiah, Andhra University

2003

A study on floral phenology, floral biology and floral calendar of honey bees in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

P. Kiran Kumari, Andhra University

2000

The floral ecology of some tropical plant species

P. Victor, Andhra University

1997

Sexual systems and pollination in some tropical wild plant species

K Rama Das, Andhra University

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Membership In Professional Bodies

1999

Indian Society of Environmental Scientists

Member

1993

International Society for the Study of Plant Species Biology, Japan

Member

1990

Sigma Xi, USA

Elected Member

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1999

Indian Society of Environmental Scientists

Member

1993

International Society for the Study of Plant Species Biology, Japan

Member

1990

Sigma Xi, USA

Elected Member

1989

Botanical Society of America

Member

International Bird Conservation Network Programme, Bombay & UK

Member

Society for Applied Ornithology, Hyderabad

Life Member

Indian National Science Congress

Member

Birdwatchers’ Society of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad

Life Member

Association of Hydrologists of India, Visakhapatnam

Life Member

Palynological Society of India, Trivendrum, Kerala

Life Member

Andhra Pradesh Academy of Sciences, Amaravathi

Life Member

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Membership In Committees

2020

PROGRAMME ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC) ON CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF MANGROVES AND CORAL REEFS, MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

Member

2012

EXPERT GROUP-A ON CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE UTILIZATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

Member

2008

PLANT-ANIMAL INTERACTIONS - BRAINSTORMING MEETING FOR NETWORKING AS PART OF PROGRAMME SUPPORT BY DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY, GOVT. OF INDIA

Chairman

2020

PROGRAMME ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC) ON CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF MANGROVES AND CORAL REEFS, MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

Member

2012

EXPERT GROUP-A ON CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE UTILIZATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

Member

2008

PLANT-ANIMAL INTERACTIONS - BRAINSTORMING MEETING FOR NETWORKING AS PART OF PROGRAMME SUPPORT BY DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY, GOVT. OF INDIA

Chairman

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Research Projects

Pollination ecology of Rhynchosia beddomei Baker (Fabaceae), a rare and endemic plant species in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh

Funding Agency : UGC

Phenology, pollinator guilds, breeding systems and seed ecology of some keystone plant species in selected forest sites of Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve of Southern Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh

Funding Agency : DST

All India Coordinated Research Project on Reproductive Biology of Four Rare Endangered and Threatened (RET) Tree species namely, Hildegardia populifolia (Roxb.) Schott. & Endl., Eriolaena lushingtonii Dunn (Sterculiaceae), Syzygium alternifolium (Wt.) Walp. (Myrtaceae) and Shorea roxburghii (Dipter

Funding Agency : MoEF

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Pollination ecology of Rhynchosia beddomei Baker (Fabaceae), a rare and endemic plant species in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh

Funding Agency : UGC

Phenology, pollinator guilds, breeding systems and seed ecology of some keystone plant species in selected forest sites of Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve of Southern Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh

Funding Agency : DST

All India Coordinated Research Project on Reproductive Biology of Four Rare Endangered and Threatened (RET) Tree species namely, Hildegardia populifolia (Roxb.) Schott. & Endl., Eriolaena lushingtonii Dunn (Sterculiaceae), Syzygium alternifolium (Wt.) Walp. (Myrtaceae) and Shorea roxburghii (Dipter

Funding Agency : MoEF

Reproductive biology of some mangrove plant species at Coringa mangrove forest

Funding Agency : MoEF

Pollination ecology of Wendlandia glabrata DC. and Wendlandia tinctoria (Roxb.) DC. (Rubiaceae), the rare tree species of Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh

Funding Agency : CSIR

Reproductive biology, conservation and management of endemic and globally endangered tree species, Boswellia ovalifoliolata (Burseraceae) and Terminalia pallida (Combretaceae) at Seshachalam Hills, Andhra Pradesh

Funding Agency : UGC

All India Co-ordinated Project on Morphometry and Phylogeography of honeybees and stingless bees of Andhra Pradesh

Funding Agency : DBT

Pollination biology of endemic and endangered plant species, Decalepis hamiltonii (Asclepiadaceae) and Shorea tumbuggaia (Dipterocarpaceae)

Funding Agency : DST

Reproductive ecology, conservation and management of Cycas beddomei Dyer and Cycas sphaerica Roxb. (Cycadaceae)

Funding Agency : CSIR

Pollination Biology of Ceriops tagal and Ceriops decandra (Rhizophoraceae) at Coringa Mangrove Forest, Andhra Pradesh

Funding Agency : MoEF

Reproductive Biology of an important oilseed tree species, Pongamia pinnata (Fabaceae)

Funding Agency : CSIR

Pollination and fruiting ecology of Jatropha curcas (Euphorbiaceae)

Funding Agency : UGC

Passerine birds versus floral syndromes and seed dispersal in Eastern Ghats of Visakhapatnam and East Godavari Districts of Andhra Pradesh

Funding Agency : MoEF

Reproductive Ecology of Acacia concinna (Shikakai) and Semecarpus anacardium (Marking nut)

Funding Agency : DST

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